Highland Square’s PorchRokr returns in August July 28, 2021By H.L Comeriato, Devil Strip Staff Reporter PorchRokr — Highland Square’s beloved music and arts festival — will...ArtsCommunityCultureEntertainmentEventsfeaturedMusicPeople·2 mins read·3446 views
NoHi Café & NoTique promotes community in North Hill July 28, 2021By Diane Kilivris for The Devil Strip For those who have lived in North Hill for more than...CommunityCulturefeatured·4 mins read·470 views
Burial Grounds Vegan Bakery is Plant-Based Magick July 26, 2021By Emily Anderson for The Devil Strip For Madison Pierce and Noah Jansen, plant-based baking isn’t just about...CommunityCulturefeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·3 mins read·762 views
Sharing miles: Akron running clubs form community through training, races July 26, 2021By Mandy Kraynak Many runners wear high-tech running gear to races, but members of the Lawn Wranglers Running...CommunityCulturefeatured·6 mins read·838 views
Akron’s Pride Festival is back with a debut at Lock 3 July 22, 2021By Abbey Marshall The Akron Pride Festival is returning this summer at a new location. The festival, scheduled...CommunityCulturefeatured·1 min read·1947 views
Local food trailer brings açaí to Akron July 19, 2021Reporting, writing, and photos by Melanie Mohler On a hot and humid day at the Jenks Building in...CommunityCulturefeaturedFoodSmall BusinessesUncategorized·5 mins read·1048 views
New statue and oral history project commemorates Akron’s rubber industry workers July 19, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Melanie Mohler While the seemingly never-ending construction continues on Main Street, a new...CommunityCulturefeaturedLocal history·6 mins read·470 views
Death positivity can help us die better deaths. One death doula wants to bring the movement to Akron. July 13, 2021Writing, reporting and photos by H.L. Comeriato Angela Laakso traces a name etched in stone with the tip...CommunityCulturefeaturedPublic Health·11 mins read·1351 views
How to make a good city flag July 1, 2021Five Principles of Good Flag Design From Ted Kaye’s “Good Flag, Bad Flag” pamphlet, which spells out the...City of AkronCommunityCulturefeatured·1 min read·286 views
Can a new city flag really make a difference in Akron? July 1, 2021The Worst-Designed Thing You’ve Never Noticed If you’d like to learn more about city flags and what it...City of AkronCommunityCulturefeaturedUncategorized·9 mins read·1150 views
A year of virtual learning as a high school student: What it’s like playing high school sports during a pandemic June 28, 2021As part of their Report for America service project, corps members and staff reporters Abbey Marshall and H.L....ColumnsCommunityCOVID-19Culture·3 mins read·262 views
A year of virtual learning as a high school student: How COVID-19 got teens thinking about politics June 28, 2021As part of their Report for America service project, corps members and staff reporters Abbey Marshall and H.L....ColumnsCommunityCOVID-19Culture·3 mins read·199 views
A year of virtual learning as a high school student: How the pandemic gave me renewed confidence June 28, 2021As part of their Report for America service project, corps members and staff reporters Abbey Marshall and H.L....ColumnsCommunityCOVID-19Culture·2 mins read·157 views
Akron Honey Company brings the one-day only block party back to the bee farm June 27, 2021written by Derek Kreider; feature image courtesy of Akron Honey Co. What has eight local small businesses, three...Black BusinessesCommunityEntrepreneurshipEventsSmall Business·3 mins read·1082 views
Harmony House opens fourth transitional home for youth in poverty June 24, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Lydia Williams says her life has been pretty easy lately. That’s...CommunityCultureeconomic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingUnderstand·7 mins read·1809 views